Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL

Male, #9465, (circa 1780 - 1855)

ParentErasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC (circa 1742 - circa 1782)
ParentChloe Whitehead (circa 1748 - before May 1818)
Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL|b. circa 1780\nd. 1855|p9465.htm|Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC|b. circa 1742\nd. circa 1782|p9458.htm|Chloe Whitehead|b. circa 1748\nd. before May 1818|p9459.htm|Benjamin Culpepper the Ferryman|b. say 1721\nd. 1772|p9905.htm|Elizabeth (?)|b. circa 1721\nd. before May 1789|p9906.htm|Nathan Whitehead|b. circa 1719\nd. before Apr 1779|p9476.htm|Mary Davis|b. say 1719\nd. before 1760|p9478.htm|

Extinct?* This family line headed by Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL is believed to be extinct. If you know a living male descendant with the Culpepper surname, please contact Warren Culpepper using the link at the bottom of this page. 
Birth*circa 1780 Erasmus was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1780. 
 He was the son of Erasmus Culpepper of Nash Co., NC and Chloe Whitehead. 
Marriage*15 Sep 1804 He married Ann Arrington at Warren Co., North Carolina, on 15 Sep 1804.1,2 
Miscellaneous*Feb 1805 Court minutes - Erasmus Culpepper entered into bond with Secuy to save harmless the justices and inhabitants of this county respecting a child begotten by him with Elizabeth Hackney. In Feb 1805 at Nash Co., North Carolina. 
1810 Census*6 Aug 1810 Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.3 
(heir) Will31 May 1816 In Chloe Whitehead's will on 31 May 1816 at Nash Co., North Carolina, Erasmus named as heir(s). 
1820 Census*7 Aug 1820 Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Nash Co., North Carolina.4 
Letter at PO*31 Mar 1826 He had a letter at the Post Office on 31 Mar 1826 at Claiborne, Monroe Co., Alabama.5 
1830 Census*1 Jun 1830 Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Wilcox Co., Alabama. Enumerated in census but otherwise not identified are 1 M0-5 and 22 slaves..6 
1840 Census*1 Jun 1840 Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census on 1 Jun 1840 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.
(Enumerated in the census but otherwise not identified are 2 F5-10 and 44 slaves.).7 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 Erasmus was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.8 
Death*1855 He died at Wilcox Co., Alabama, in 1855. 
Probate*1 Jul 1856 Erasmus's will was probated on 1 Jul 1856. 
Biography* Marilyn Arnette reports that John Dortch and Erasmus Culpepper, Jr. were third cousins. John was the son of Ann Whitehead Dortch, the daughter of Lazarus Whitehead, the son of William Whitehead, the son of Arthur Whitehead, who was also the 2-great-grandfather of Erasmus Culpepper, Jr.
(Names referenced above: Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL Erasmus Culpepper Jr. of Wilcox Co., AL).9 
Reunion*28 May 2006 A reunion of the descendants of Erasmus Culpepper, Jr. is held as part of an annual Homecoming of all families connected with the United Methodist Church at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co., AL. The reunion is held annually on the fourth Sunday in May, and the 2006 reunion marked the 25th anniversary. For more information, contact Jan Selleck or Maud K. Garrick.10,11

 

Family

Ann Arrington (1785 - 23 Sep 1859)
Marriage*15 Sep 1804 He married Ann Arrington at Warren Co., North Carolina, on 15 Sep 1804.1,2 
Children

Charts Descendants of Benjamin Culpepper of Edgecombe Co., NC (Six generations)
Last Edited 27 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. North Carolina Division of Archives and History, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4802
    Erasmus Culpepper to marry Ann Arrington, Bond Date: 15 Sep 1804 in Warren Co., NC, Record No. 01052, Bondsman: Willis Arrington, Witness: J Malone, Bond No. 000160364.
  2. North Carolina State Archives, compiler, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8909
    Erasmus Culpepper, Male, married Ana Arrington on 15 Sep 1804 in Warren Co., NC.
  3. 1810 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 77 (636), Ancestry.com Image 9, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    Alsey Culpepper, 2 M10-16, 2 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 5 slaves
    Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 1 F26-45, 7 slaves.
  4. 1820 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 266 (419), Genealogy.com Image 8, Unknown Township, Nash Co., NC
    Alexander Culpepper, 2 M16-26, 2 slaves
    Benjamin Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M16-26, 1 F16-26, 1 slave
    Bershaba Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 F45+, 0 slaves
    Erasmus Culpepper, 1 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 4 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F16-26, 1 F26-45, 12 slaves
    Lemuel Culpepper, 1 M16-26, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26, 1 slave.
  5. Deep South Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 4, November 1979, Mobile Genealogical Society, page 185. FHL US/CAN Book 976.122 B2d.
  6. 1830 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 182, Ancestry.com images 47-48, Unknown township, Wilcox Co., AL
    Erasmus Culpepper (Jr), 1 M0-5, 1 M5-10, 1 M30-40, 2 F5-10, 2 F10-15, 1 F40-50, 22 slaves.
  7. 1840 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 319, Ancestry.com images 27-28, Unknown township, Wilcox Co., AL
    Benjamin Culpepper, 1M0-5, 1M5-10, 2M15-20, 1M30-40, 1F0-5, 1F5-10, 1F30-40, 0 slaves
    Erasmus Culpepper, 1M15-20, 1M40-50, 2F5-10, 1F50-60, 44 slaves.
  8. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 377B, Lines 19-21, Wilcox Co., AL
    Erasmus Culpepper (Jr), 68, M, NC, RE=$20,000
    Ann Culpepper, 65, F, NC
    Mary Culpepper, 13, F, AL.
  9. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
  10. E-mail from Jan Selleck, e-mail address, 2711 Needles Street, Euless, TX 76040, Phone: 817-283-8439 to Lew Griffin, 2000-2004.
  11. E-mail from Maud K. Garrick, 3432 Princess Ann Street, Montgomery, AL 36109 to Warren Culpepper, Apr 2006.